format_quote Originally Posted by
ProfessorSunday
I think you were fine by being quiet. However, I do think you should report him to your manager if you are unable to concentrate on your work and if he is bothering you.
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hes not bothering me, its just i didnt expect someone so intelligent to insult god (even if he is a different faith) over such a trivial matter, seriously it was pathetic. Im not very vocal, and its only afterwards that i started thinking "should i have said something"
format_quote Originally Posted by
tango92
often on a personal basis your actions and your relationship will be a big contributing force in how this person sees islam. you should be gentle in conversation, especially about idols, because at least the hindus i knew were very sensitive about it. especially if you try to suggest the idol has no power to help them etc etc you should be subtle and try to get them to realise these things on their own. likewise you should try to bring up islam subtely during conversation so as to not look overly defensive or offensive. if you work with them inshallah youll have some time to get the message across.
if im honest im outnumbered in terms of being the only muslim in the office, + i dont really talk to blokes, unless its to do with work, if it was a woman, then i would have been more comfortable in saying something and asking her to explain, and then maybe putting my points across. If there was a hint that this bloke was interested, i would attempt it, but thing is, he doesnt even take his own religion seriously, cos just before his outburst, he mentioned that his religion was laid back, he still eats meat and drinks, even though there not supposed to. so if hes not serious about his own, hes hardly going to be interested in mine is he ? I just felt like i had sinned, cos i didnt voice my opinion.
jazakhalla, for the input.